Field Technician – -Paarl at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• An established Agri-Technology company seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Field Technician to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting on-farm technologies, crop season planning, and in-field data capture. This role involves managing digital systems and mobile app tools for infield monitoring, collaborating with Consultants, Agronomists, and Clients to deliver accurate field reports that drive decision-making.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Agri-Tech, Plant Sciences, or related field
• Proficiency in digital tools, mobile apps, and software platforms will be an advantage
• Ability to perform physical farm work and digital data entry/analysis with high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating and verifying client accounts, managing user roles, monitoring payment statuses, and assisting with invoice generation and follow-ups in the software platform.
• Assigning standardized farm names, validating geographic data, positioning climate stations, and supporting pricing tier allocation in the software platform.
• Configuring and maintaining controllers, monitoring data flow, troubleshooting issues, and interpreting logs for irrigation schedules.
• Setting up fertilizer mixes, monitoring tank status, creating irrigation schedules, tracking EC/moisture data, and linking or unlinking programs to controllers.
• Configuring fields, installing and calibrating IoT sensors (soil, canopy, phenology), monitoring data via mobile app, and managing field valves and irrigation zones.
• Recording canopy growth, fruit development, phenology, and soil moisture; editing inaccurate data and providing timely field reports.
• Supporting season setup (crop selection, canopy/root calibration, irrigation specs), entering and validating analysis data, and cross-checking setups against benchmarks.
• Inputting data, generating reports, flagging anomalies, comparing seasonal trends, and maintaining accurate fertilizer and crop performance records.
• Conducting regular client visits, providing clear field reports, and maintaining strong communication to build relationships.
• Ensuring sensor data, fertilizer records, and schedules are meeting audit standards, with Consultants and Agronomists conducting monthly and seasonal reviews.